On 24 February 2025, Professor Tshilidzi Marwala visited in his first official visit to Beijing as Rector of the ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ and Under-Secretary-General of the . He met with , President of Tsinghua University, and jointly witnessed the signing of an Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation between the ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ and Tsinghua University. He also delivered a Global Vision Lecture.
Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation between the ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ and Tsinghua University
A key outcome of the visit was the signing of an MoU on cooperation that will lead to the establishment of a ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Hub in partnership with . This Hub will focus on ethical and responsible AI development, addressing challenges posed by emerging technologies, and fostering international collaboration on scalable solutions. This partnership will unite Tsinghua¡¯s expertise in AI research and ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ¡¯s global policy influence to promote AI for the global good.
Global Vision Lecture on AI and Sustainability
As part of the Tsinghua Global Vision Lecture Series, Professor Marwala delivered a keynote titled ¡°Artificial Intelligence, Sustainable Development, and the Future.¡± He urged collective action to harness AI¡¯s transformative potential for sustainable development while mitigating associated risks, envisioning a digital future that reflects humanity¡¯s best values.
This visit marked a significant step in deepening ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-Tsinghua collaboration.
